Tag: Roman
Massive Roman Cremation Cemetery Reveals Burial Rituals in Southern France
Archaeologists excavating in southern France have uncovered more than 160 cremation burials that illuminate Roman funerary practices between the first and third centuries A.D. The graves, discovered at the ancient city of…
Stunning Statue of Hermes Amidst Ancient Discoveries in Turkish City
As part of the “Heritage to the Future Project” carried out by Turkey’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism, excavations are underway under the ancient city of Aspendos. One of these digs, ongoing…
How Did a Volcano Turn This Roman’s Brain to Glass?
In 79 AD the Roman towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum were destroyed by an enormous volcanic eruption. The devastation caused by the eruption of Vesuvius went on for two days, burying the…
A Once in a Century Find: Private Roman Bath Complex Unearthed in Pompeii
Near the center of the Roman city of Pompeii lies a large area known to archaeologists and researchers as Regio IX. This area is largely unexcavated, overlooked in favour of the grander…
Gak Attack! Barbarians Snorted Drugs Before Battle, Study Finds
If you are facing battle, it is generally a good thing if the soldiers on your side are alert, or maybe confident, and even downright reckless in their disregard for danger. The…
Tiny House Found in Ancient Pompeii Has Erotica All Over the Walls
Pompeii, famously destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD, is treasure trove due to its extraordinary state of preservation. One would be forgiven for thinking that everything had been found…